ABC News is reporting that a “vandal has been etching illegible graffiti onto the glass”, causing $10,000 in damages to Broadway Plaza stores. He has not been caught yet.
ABC News is reporting that a “vandal has been etching illegible graffiti onto the glass”, causing $10,000 in damages to Broadway Plaza stores. He has not been caught yet.
The wait is finally over as the ice cream shop Lottie’s Creamery opened in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. I dropped by a couple of times and it was packed with people trying out the new cream store on the block. As you can see by the photo above the storefront is now decorated with ice cream scoopers and Lottie’s milk bottles in front of the white bench where you can sit and enjoy your scoop.
The photo below (with chef and co-owner Deb Phillips) shows off their inside signage noting that, Lottie’s is “the Bay Area’s only micro-creamery pasteurizing organic & seasonal ingredients on site!”. The pasteurizer is actually visible through the window below the sign. To see a closer view click here.
Of the flavors I tried two that stood out were Irish Coffee Crunch and blood orange sorbet. Absolutely delicious. Of course I went back to my mainstay of chocolate and when I went back another day they were out of Irish coffee crunch so I uncharacteristically went for vanilla which was amazingly good as well. Since they make it there everything tastes incredibly fresh. Speaking of fresh, the fresh mint was great as well. Prices start at $3.50 for a single scoop, and they also serve blue bottle coffee and a few baked goods as well.
Check out a close-up vanilla ice cream photo, the flavor list and more after the jump…
The luxury consignment store Labels has opened their expanded location into the Footcandy location, right next door to their original location at 1367 N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. They were able to put the existing display dividers to great use by showcasing their luxury handbag collection such as Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel. Check out the complete list of who they carry here.
In keeping with their environmentally conscious background Labels used a local artisan to design the display counters and shelving using salvaged wood. In addition, they opened up the back area, added a skylight which brings in natural light to showcase their shoe collection, and have a wide connecting space which connects to the original location. Everything looks beautiful; the spaciousness combined with the clean store design really highlights the handbags and shoes nicely.
Check out more photos including the shoe collection back after the jump…
From an email:
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Av., Walnut Creek
Monday, February 25th, 2013
10:00am – 12:00pm | $8 members / $15 non-membersWhat: Children become naturalists at Walnut Creek’s Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s “Mini Mondays” – live animal encounters designed for children 2-5 years old. The two-hour program allows little ones to explore different animal species through arts, crafts, activities and more with a museum pre-school program teacher. Snacks are provided; children must be accompanied by a care giver. Registration is not required.
Suspect Jason Pedroza
From a Walnut Creek police press release:
Several months ago the Pleasant Hill Police Department began a criminal investigation involving an adult male engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with juvenile female victims. After a comprehensive investigation, Detectives with the Pleasant Hill Police Department obtained a felony complaint against suspect Jason Pedroza. Some of Pedroza’s crimes are alleged to have occurred in Walnut Creek.
Until recently Pedroza was an actor with the Center Repertory Company at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Since 2009 Pedroza has held several other positions during productions at the Lesher Center such as Flight Captain and Usher Coordinator. Pedroza also worked at a ballet school on North Main Street in Walnut Creek.
Based on information obtained during this criminal investigation the Walnut Creek Police Department is asking any parents of minor children that may have had contact with Pedroza to talk with their children. If any inappropriate contact is suspected we ask that parents contact the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5881.
Suspect Description:
Jason Pedroza
27 years old
5’-9”
160 pounds
Black hair
Hazel eyes
Photo by Flickr user sugarcoma
Apparently the increase in violence at downtown Walnut Creek has forced the Walnut Creek police to stop issuing full liquor licenses. According to KGO-TV there was another bar fight last Sunday where a fight had to be broken up downtown, and aggravated assaults and DUIs have increased 16% and 21% from the previous year.
So are the Walnut Creek police taking proper precautions to protect the community or is this going too far?
From the Walnut Creek Library:
Local author Steve Burton will share his recently published book Staying Afloat – Three Years in Abu Dhabi.
Steve will answer questions and discuss his book with the audience.
Back last September I noted that Davidson & Licht’s The Watch Shoppe was closing on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek while keeping opening their Broadway Plaza store. Well, it turns out that according to preliminary plans Davidson & Licht will be jumping ship from Broadway Plaza once their new store is built at the N. Main downtown Walnut Creek location. This is made easier since they own the building where The Watch Shoppe (now a gift store) and the Vietnamese tapas-style restaurant Vanessa’s Bistro are located. Take a look at the renderings below to get a an idea of how it might turn out but keep in mind that these are only preliminary and have not yet been approved by the city.
One thing you may notice is that Vanessa’s is gone. They will have to move elsewhere although I hope they can stick around somewhere downtown. The new building will contain two floors plus a roof area for a total of over 8,000 square feet. There will be a watch section, jewelry sections, a bridal section, goldsmith and watch repair area so this is going to be huge.
Check out the proposed front design:
Check out renderings of the roof and back side after the jump…
The opening of ice cream parlor Lottie’s Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek has been long anticipated and the moment has finally arrived. Lottie’s Creamery is having a soft opening (with limited hours) this Thursday, February 21st. According to their website the following flavors will be available during the opening:
I’m going to try my usual chocolate followed by Peanut Butter Chocolate-Peanut when I go. What flavor do you want to try?
According to the owner most if not all of the above flavors should be available on Thursday, with the complete list available shortly. The dairy is organic and eggs are cage free. However, what really sets Lottie’s apart from other ice cream shops is the in-house pasteurizer that will be used to make the ice cream. I was able to get some preview photos of the inside so take a look:
Check out more photos of the inside including the pasteurizer after the jump…
Photo courtesy of Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
3:30 – 5:30pm | FREE with $7 admission
Discover Kenya’s Maasai culture and wildlife with Salaton Ole Ntutu, a Maasai community chief, shaman, warrior and eco-tourism leader, on Sunday, February 17 at Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek. From 3:30-5:30 PM, all ages will enjoy Salaton’s stories of growing up from young cow herder to brave warrior, healer and community leader.